Publication number: 20240165021
Abstract: The present invention is a novel approach to treating, and even preventing, upper respiratory infections its related symptoms caused by influenza or other lipid-enveloped viruses infiltration and infection in vivo, comprising administering as a gargling agent one or more of clove (plant parts or oil), black tea (with or without caffeine), at least one fatty acid and/or its mono- or di-glyceride form, such as without limitation, coconut water (milk, cream oil, etc.), caprylic acid, lauric acid (and glycerol monolaurate), monolaurin, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, or stearic acid, citron, lemon, lime, plant acids (citric acid, etc.), food grade acids (acetic, lactic, malic, oxalic, benzoic, quinic, tannic, and others and/or their sodium salts), vinegar (apple cider, white, balsamic, red wine, wine, etc.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 27, 2023
Publication date:
May 23, 2024
Inventor:
Amy C Brown